Hey everyone! Here is the next chapter. It's a little shorter, but I wanted to cut this chapter into two parts. So here it is! Hope you all enjoy, there are about 3 more chapters until this story comes to an end! I want to thank all of you who have stuck to this story and who have reviewed for every chapter. It really means a lot to me. I can't wait to start more stories and oneshots, and I'm looking forward to hearing what you think! So with that said, read and review!
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Everyone managed to pack everything and meet up in Dom's room within an hour. Yusuf, Dom and the kids, Arthur, and Ariadne were waiting for Eames impatiently. The door swung open and hit the wall with a thud.
All six heads in the room snapped up to look at Eames who was grinning like the Cheshire Cat.
"Alright loves, ready to head home finally?" Eames winked at the group and picked up his bag motioning with his head for them to follow him down to the lobby.
Arthur shook his head amused. As much as he and Eames bickered and Eames annoyed him beyond measure, Arthur still cared for that strange man. Arthur turned to Ariadne and smiled, lacing his fingers with hers and picking up their bags with his free hand.
"Come on kids." Dom grinned and held James' hand while Philippa picked up James and her small backpacks. Dom smiled at her and picked up his bag. Yusuf followed them happily. He closed the door without looking back.
Saito was waiting for them in the lobby. He turned around as he heard laughter.
"It seems that you are late." Saito raised his eyebrow and turned to Eames.
"Hey! Why do you look at me?" Eames asked defensively, raising his hands.
"Because we all know you take as long as a teenage girl to get ready." Arthur teased. Eames turned and glared at the Point Man who had an innocent expression on his face. Ariadne giggled and patted Eames on the arm.
"Sorry, but he's right." Ariadne shrugged when she heard Arthur snicker.
Dom chuckled and shook his head at the childishness they were all showing.
"Come on children…" Dom rolled his eyes and looked pointedly at Arthur and Eames.
"Daddy we're right here." James looked at Dom confused.
"Not you guys. Those children over there. You're uncles Arthur and Eames are acting like little kids." Dom explained to James pointing at the bickering men.
James' brow furrowed. "But they aren't little kids."
"James, daddy is saying that they are pretending to be like little kids." Philippa helped explain.
"Oh!" James exclaimed. "Uncle Arthur why are you pretending to be a little kid?" James tilted his head to the side as he asked Arthur the question.
Ariadne covered her mouth, silencing her laugh and Arthur just looked at James in shock.
"What? I'm not. Who told you I was?" Arthur asked, stuttering.
"Daddy." James replied gleefully, grinning up at Arthur. Arthur frowned and turned to look at Dom who was smiling mischievously. Arthur glared at him before turning back to James who was tugging at his pants.
"Can I sit with you and Aunt Ari on the plane?" James asked, his eyes glazed with uncertainty.
"Of course big guy. Just as long as your dad says it's ok." Arthur replied, ruffling James' hair. James squealed and ran to Dom.
"Daddy! Can I sit with Uncle Arthur and Aunt Ari? He said I could!" James asked, pouting at Dom.
"Alright, but if Uncle Arthur says to come to me, you have to listen to him ok? I want you to behave for them."
"I will!" James exclaimed and ran to Ariadne and jumped into her arms. Ariadne, caught off guard and still not feeling well, stumbled back loosing her balance. Arthur, letting his reflexes take over, caught Ariadne before she fell back. James frowned, his lip quivering.
"Aunt Ari, I'm sorry." He whispered.
"It's ok James, you just caught me off guard is all." Ariadne assured him. James nodded and squirmed, wanting to be put down. Ariadne gently set him on the ground and he ran to Dom.
"Ariadne, are you sure you're ok? You don't look too well and you haven't been feeling well either." Arthur asked, lowering his head so he could look her in the eye.
She frowned for a split second before nodding. "I'm fine."
"Fine? Ari, tell me the truth. Is it Brendan?" Arthur pressed. Ariadne bit her lip and looked down.
"Partially." She sighed.
"Partially because of Brendan?" Arthur asked, trying to clear things up.
"Yes."
"What's the other part?" Arthur asked, snaking his arm around her waist and pulling her closer to him.
"I don't know…well maybe I do, but…I…I'm not sure yet." Ariadne whispered.
"Ari, please tell me what's going on. You're worrying me." Arthur whispered gently.
Ariadne looked into his eyes and sighed, she was about to open her mouth to tell him when Eames shouted.
"Alright everyone let's go!" Eames was clapping his hands and tapping his foot, ushering everyone into the limo.
"We'll talk later." Arthur told Ariadne and she nodded.
The team arrived at the airport and quickly piled out of the crowded limo. Arthur was scowling and Eames had a smug look on his face.
"Eames, I swear, if you don't leave me alone during the flight you're going to wake up very confused…under water!" Arthur threatened.
Eames laughed and slapped Arthur on the shoulder. "Whatever you say darling."
"Eames, stop influencing my children to misbehave." Dom warned as he walked past him with James and Philippa looking up at Eames with wide, admiring eyes.
"But Dominic, it's so fun to teach them to pester Arthur here." Eames turned to Arthur and pinched his cheek. Arthur smacked Eames hand and quickly put Eames into a headlock.
"Arthur! Eames! Cut it out!" Dom and Ariadne shouted simultaneously. Arthur glared at them and released Eames from his hold. Eames rubbed his neck and quickly straightened up.
"This will be a lovely flight." Eames smiled and grabbed his bag, boarding the private jet.
Dom walked over to Arthur and Ariadne. "We all agreed that you two should have the bedroom."
"What? No, we couldn't do that. James and Philippa should take it." Arthur said.
"No, no. We insist." Dom held his hands up and glanced at Ariadne. He pulled Arthur to the side. "Besides, Ariadne doesn't look to well and I think it would be good for her to get some rest. Be with her. James will understand."
Arthur turned to look at Ariadne quickly and frowned. "Thanks Dom." Dom nodded and guided his kids into the jet.
"Come on." Arthur held out his hand for Ariadne and she took it. They quickly boarded the jet and Arthur led her into the bedroom.
"Stay here, I'll be right back. Lay down and get some rest ok?" Arthur told her, kissing her forehead before exiting the small bedroom and closing the door.
Yusuf was sitting down where a small table was placed. He looked up as Arthur sat down across from him.
"You alright?" Yusuf asked Arthur. Arthur rubbed the bridge of his nose and closed his eyes.
"You don't think Ariadne will feel any effects from the dream do you? The virus can't be transferred from person to person right?" Arthur asked worriedly.
"If she does feel any kind of effect it would be emotional things. Depression is one to look out for. She seems fine emotionally though." Yusuf replied.
"What about sickness. She hasn't been feeling well and she doesn't look too good either."
"The virus isn't contagious if that's what you're asking. However I'd keep an eye on her. If she isn't feeling well it could be a reaction to the sedative, but I highly doubt that…" Yusuf trailed off. Arthur nodded and stood up.
"Thank you Yusuf."
Yusuf nodded and his eyes sparkled with a knowing look as he watched Arthur retreat to the bedroom.
"I just hope this one works out." Yusuf mumbled.
"What?" Eames asked, sitting down.
"I didn't say anything." Yusuf quickly replied, hoping to cover up what he said.
"Oh yes you did. You hope that what works out?" Eames asked, following Yusuf's gaze. "You don't think Arthur and Ariadne won't make it now that we're going back to reality?"
"No, not that. They'll be fine there…" Yusuf hesitated, but Eames eyes widened in realization.
"Well bloody hell! They didn't tell us!" Eames stood up to go knock on the door but Yusuf grabbed his arm and pulled him down.
"I don't think they know yet. But all the signs are there. Ariadne may suspect it, but if she does she has been tight lipped about it." Yusuf explained.
"Well they better find out soon." Eames smiled. "I want to know if I get to be a godfather."
"I don't know if they will pick you Eames. I'm pretty sure Dom is their first pick."
"Yeah yeah."
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